The Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo, Australia’s most trusted and recognised country of origin symbol, has taken its place on the world stage at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 is the largest global event in 2010 and the largest expo on record. Hundreds of thousands of shoppers who make a purchase in the Australian Pavilion’s retail outlet receive a re-usable shopping bag carrying the famous green and gold symbol as part of a major sponsorship... ...Read more »

Rush low fat flavoured milk is offering consumers the chance to get outdoors and active with its new on-pack promotion, including instant daily prizes and an opportunity to win a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander to the value of $38,000. Each specially marked bottle of Rush, purchased between 23 August and 31 October 2010, holds an entry code. By entering the code online or via SMS, Rush consumers will be one step closer to being equipped for action. Rush Product Manager Melissa Packham, says “We have... ...Read more »

Australians generate about 690kg of waste per year per person, making them the second highest generators of household waste behind the US. However, more Australians are making an effort to reduce household waste by recycling, finds Datamonitor.The research from the independent business analyst reveals that 69% of Australian consumers ‘always’ recycle household waste such as glass, paper and plastics, while a further 20% ‘often’ do so. “A growing number of campaigns are encouraging... ...Read more »

The South Korean supermarket giant and department store retailer Lotte Group has revealed a new strategy for the Chinese market, accelerating its expansion in China and announcing it will open its first Chinese single ownership store in Tianjin in 2011.The new Lotte department store in Tianjin will be located at Renheng Square, with a store area of 50,000 square metres. Lotte said it plans to develop more stores in China and has selected several target cities, including Shanghai, Chengdu, Suzhou,... ...Read more »

US-grocery retailer Whole Foods market has launched an App to help users “eat and live better”. Called the Whole Foods Market Missions App, it revolves around more than 70 challenges known as ‘missions’, where users engage in a series of steps to earn badges. Users can create a profile to track the badges, like ‘Organic Avenger’ and ‘Local Yokel’, they earn and their favourite tips, which can be shared through Facebook, Twitter or email. “The... ...Read more »

Changing socio-demographic structure and increasing western influence are providing impetus to new product launches in bakery and cereals in Japan. Although mature, with close to 600 new product launches in 2009, the bakery and cereals market in Japan is still dynamic with manufacturers relentlessly attempting to incorporate novelty in product offerings. One of the key factors responsible for this is the evolving demographic situation in Japan. Long working hours, changing household structure and... ...Read more »

You could make 600,000 omelettes. You could organise the world’s biggest egg & spoon race. Or you could raise fifty thousand dollars to help voluntary organisations continue to serve the Kinglake Ranges community by providing essential emergency services. Sunny Queen and Kinross Farm have done just that. By joining forces, the two egg suppliers have managed to raise $50,000 for Kinglake volunteer services including CFA, SES and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) through the sale... ...Read more »

As the nation readies itself to hit the polling booths this weekend, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation has developed its final analysis of rural policies announced during the campaign. QFF CEO Dan Galligan said all political parties had made agricultural policy announcements over the last five weeks, but not one of them stood out as delivering the full suite of policies that would see agriculture grow profitably and sustainably. “On climate change, the Coalition has proposed a direct... ...Read more »

Those well known pink and white Mr Whippy ice-cream vans will soon be touring Australian neighbourhoods with their delicious ice-creams and range of beverages. Mr Whippy, now owned by Franchised Food Company (FFCo), is looking for a suitable partner to operate the vans under licence and capitalise on their brand recognition and appeal. Howard Bellin, franchising specialist and consultant to FFCo, said that this decision was a terrific opportunity for someone to obtain the licence from FFCo for their... ...Read more »

US snack maker Lance and pretzel firm Snyder’s of Hanover have received clearance from the US Federal Trade Commission for their proposed merger.The firms announced the deal last month, in a transaction that will combine the two firms in a stock-for-stock merger of equals, creating a company to be called Snyder’s-Lance. The merger is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year and is still subject to shareholder approval by Lance and Snyder’s stockholders and the... ...Read more »